Teacher Librarian - Independence Elementary School

Job Title : Teacher Librarian

FLSA Exemption Status : Exempt

Classification Group : Cherry Creek Education Association

Supervising Position : School Principal or designee

Pay Plan : Certified/Licensed

Pay Range : Certified/Licensed Salary Schedule

Last Updated : 3/30/2026

Pay Information

Benefits Information

JOB SUMMARY : Manage and direct the school library media center. Collaboratively deliver instruction that promotes an exemplary educational program and ensures success for all students. Create and maintain a schoolwide literacy culture.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : The subsequent duties outline the fundamental operations of the position and exemplify the nature of the tasks carried out. They do not encompass a comprehensive inventory of the obligations and responsibilities fulfilled in this role. The approximation of frequencies and time allocation percentages are flexible and subject to the requirements of the organization. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Task Descriptions

Frequency

Percentage of Time

1.

Collaborate with teachers from various departments and co-teach skills including but not limited to reading, research, information and media literacy, and an organized inquiry method.

Daily

• 15%
• 2.
• Create a schoolwide literacy culture by promoting a variety of dynamic library programs related to reading, research, technology, etc.

Daily

• 15%
• 3.
• Maintain and strategically develop an equitable library collection aligned with school goals and individual students’ interests.

Daily

• 10%
• 4.
• Create a safe, nurturing, and accessible library space for the entire school community.

Daily

• 10%
• 5.
• Positively impact achievement and differentiate instruction based on the needs of the students by supporting programs designed to increase student achievement.

Daily

10%

6.

Develop and maintain access to online library tools, including the Integrated Library System, academic databases and other resources, providing professional learning, direct instruction, and troubleshooting as needed.

Daily

• 10%
• 7.
• Assist students, staff, and community in accessing and using the library’s resources.

Daily

• 10%
• 8.
• Support and actively participate in campus, district, and other professional learning opportunities.

Daily

• 5%
• 9.
• Participate collaboratively in teaching teams to design curriculum and assessments and pursue best teaching practices.

Daily

• 5%
• 10.
• Actively participate in a professional learning community.

Weekly

• 5%
• 13.
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

Daily

5%

TOTAL

100%

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS : This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : The minimum prerequisites of formal education, professional work experience, certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, trainings, and other criteria that a candidate must fulfill to be considered for a position. It is essential that certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, and trainings are fulfilled, valid, and not expired.

• Criminal background check and fingerprinting required
• Master's degree
• Three (3) years of teaching experience
• Colorado Department of Education (CDE) teaching license
• CDE Teacher Librarian Endorsement
• Strong knowledge of curriculum, pedagogy, and instructional technology
• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS : The physical demands, mental functions, cognitive capacities, and work environment factors required to perform a position’s essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work location is subject to change to meet the requirements of the organization
• Light work strength level (lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds)
• Primarily works indoors
• Typically a quiet noise level
• Prolonged standing and walking
• Frequent bending, reaching, and climbing
• Occasional lifting, pulling, and pushing
• Eye/hand coordination
• Manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard
• Concentrated reading/writing/mathematics
• Normal school district environment
• May work outdoors when monitoring student activities

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS : Formal education, professional work experience, certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, trainings, and other qualifications relevant to the position that are strongly preferred but not mandatory for a candidate to be considered.

• Five (5) years of teaching experience
• Experience working in the public sector, specifically public education
• Racially conscious and culturally competent with the skill, will, capacity, and knowledge to commit to a culture of continuous improvement